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Looking for some recommendations for foldable trekking poles which are suitable for hunting/off track travel. Will only be using a single pole, and I’m happy to carry something bit heavier in favour of durability. Budget round $200. Seem to be hundreds of brands and models out there….
Manuka Custom :thumbsup:
macpac carbons are good as long as you keep the receipt, as you break one go back and get a replacement
Bakail
I got some Ali Express carbon poles about 5 years ago and they have been good. I prefer camlock as apposed to twist lock but recently picked up a pair of Leki Micro Vario poles (for a steal) and they seem good too. Combination of camlock and collapsible like a tent pole. They make great shooting sticks too.
Nothing will last like a good manuka hillstick. Seen too many trekking poles crap out.
If you use them like a hill stick they will fail.Quote:
Originally Posted by Husky1600#2
I've just been using a pair of cheap Pioneer "New Continent" Carbon poles I got off aliexpress for a couple years now. They're light as and have held up well. I only use one for walking but take the pair as I don't use a tent anymore and can leave my tarp setup and still have a pole to get around with
I'm really hard on poles and have been through many to find some that simply won't fail.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shearer
Leki alloy poles not the carbon ones strong as can kill possums, get hung up in rocks and they won't brake.
I can recommend these
https://www.gearshop.co.nz/products/...ing-poles-pair
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Leki makhulu 👌 fold up into short as bundles for the final stalk, light as, hunt most weekends and had them for over a year now. Can’t fault them, except I don’t like the snow feet on them so every now and then the tips get stuck in the ground if I’m on a walking track and I leave one behind haha I don’t use the straps over my wrists as if you slip you don’t have a hand to put down as it’s caught up in the air on the end of the pole. Light as hell too
I just started to use walking poles. They've made walking easier for sure. I had wanted them as a option to double as a shooting stick. I have Black Diamond Alpine Carbon poles. I think there were a few on here who recommended them. The cork handles are nice. I think the foam or rubber handles don't review as well. They're super light but are higher cost compared to other options so won't make the $200 budget.
I got mine from Germany https://www.exxpozed.co.uk/black-dia...ariant=1081784
Pair of Leki Micro Vario Carbon.
Nice light, Rated 140kg, easy to adjust length for up hill and down hill, Fold up for storage in my bag. I used them 1-2x most weeks on gravel and a mix of gravel/clay for 4-7 km. Saved myself from a rolled ankle last week, rolled my foot but was able to take my weight on the stick which stopped me taking a fall.
Tips have worn very well.
Down side is the top of the handle which I use in my Palms for down hills is very hard plastic, They are very rigid so it took a bit of getting used to as my previous sticks had a cork top and some form of elastomeric cushioning.
The top handle area is angled forward which takes some pressure of the wrists and has worn well.
Down side is they can be nosy if you hit them against your barrel or something hard.
Z
I grabbed these when I did the Te Araroa, taken them a couple times into the hills when hunting. Also use one as a pole on my single man ali-express tent.
https://www.gearshop.co.nz/products/...40142979465314
The disadvantage with this system is that you can't adjust the height to use as shooting sticks like you can with camlocks.Quote:
Originally Posted by useraccounts
I use Leki Sherpa XTG poles. They have the cam lock and I haven't had them fail on me, even with put under heavy load. I take at least one pole with me whenever I hunt now, makes packing out so much easier on the knees (if I ever manage to knock over a deer!).
I’m running BD corks, one thing I don’t like is the clip lock came loose pushing thru brush and the next time the pole got caught it pulled the whole lower section of pole out and I couldn’t find it in the thick scrub again, that was a pain and a weakness of design. Unless I run compression straps over each clip lock it happens frequently. Beware the clip locks! I’m saving for a MTNGear mountain stick now.
That’s the idea of the fucking things isn’t it ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Shearer
As time marches on I rely more on my Mac-Pac Carbon, have had it for 5+ years will upgrade to a manuka (Imp) in due course.:thumbsup:
Been using one of these too for a number of years and thoroughly recommend. Carrying heavy packs and lightweight just don’t go together.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kimber 7mm-08
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Not ideal for all situations but for getting there and back, excellent.
I've been using a king twist lock pole for several years and while good it has locked tight requiring a vice and pliers to twist undone. I've looked at the new high trek walking poles and the new cam locks on them look great. They are reasonably flush and won't catch on shit. There better ones are about 100 bucks or just over. Strong as as well. Adjustable height ones are great for putting your binos on while sitting down glassing. Holds them really steady.
I wonder what one of those spring loaded self-defence baton / sticks would be like. They show videos of them being runover without collapsing
I have never used my poles in the way I see people using hill sticks when sideling a hill.Quote:
Originally Posted by woods223
If you really want the best look up Pacer Poles from the UK they are left and right handed and cannot be swapped but they are so comfortable. The majority of long distance hikers around the world can't be wrong.
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I'm the same. Been using the macpac carbons but last few trips I've gone to a wooden pole and find it a lot more useful being able to put some leverage on it with two hands spread apart. Much more assured balance when needed.Quote:
Originally Posted by HuntBeta
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5 foot long bit of tea tree.Bonus= buckshee
